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Draft Plant Health Standards

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Tell us what you think!

Are you a plant producer, plant health official, industry group member, or someone

else with a stake in U.S. plant health or global plant trade? Are you interested in

commenting on International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and North American

Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) documents?

This page has opportunities to comment on draft standards, documents, and

specifications for plant health. When you share your thoughts, you can help us

promote a safe, fair, and predictable trade system for U.S. products.

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

Consultation

There are at least four consultation periods throughout the year when your

comments will be reviewed. After each consultation period closes, the IPPC

Secretariat compiles the comments and posts them to the IPPC website. 

Consultation on draft standards–90 days, July 1 to September 30

Consultation on draft specifications–90 days, dates vary
Consultation on CPM Recommendations–90 days, July 1 to September 30

Expert consultation on diagnostic protocols–30 days, dates vary

Notification period for diagnostic protocols–45 days, July 1 to August 15 and

January 5 to February 20

Consultation on Implementation and Capacity Development documents–90

days, July 1 to September 30

Below, learn how to submit comments and check periodically for open commenting

opportunities.

How To Submit Comments

Step 1

Download and review all open drafts for comment from the IPPC consultation

website. To view the documents in English, open the “En” version.

Step 2

Leave tracked changes in the Word document.

For each comment, provide alternative wording and justification for the

changes you recommend. Focus your comments on these areas:

Substantive: conceptual changes and the addition of new aspects or ideas

Technical: scientific corrections and technical adjustments

Editorial: clarify or simplify the text without changing the meaning

Use the “Review” feature in Word to comment directly in the draft document.

Please highlight the phrase of concern when commenting.

If the comment is relevant to the entire draft, label your comment as

“General” and add it at the beginning of the document.

You can also provide comments in any other format (such as a PDF or email) by

indicating the paragraph number in the corresponding draft Word document.

Step 3

When ready, attach your draft with comments and email your comments to:

Dr. Marina Zlotina

PPQ's IPPC Technical Director
marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov

Phone: 301-851-2200

Draft IPPC Standards and Other Documents Available for Comment

There are no items open for comment at this time. Sign up for email or text updates,

and we'll let you know when new documents are available. For previous IPPC

consultations, contact marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov.

North American Plant Protection Organization

(NAPPO) Consultation

NAPPO consultation varies depending on the project and on timelines agreed to by

the NAPPO governance committees. For more information, contact PPQ's NAPPO

Technical Director Stephanie Dubon at stephanie.m.dubon@usda.gov.

Below, learn how to submit comments and check periodically for open commenting

opportunities.

How To Submit Comments

Step 1

Download and review all open drafts for comment from the NAPPO website. 

Step 2

Leave tracked changes in the Word document.

For each comment, provide alternative wording and justification for the

changes you recommend. Focus your comments on these areas:

Substantive: conceptual changes and the addition of new aspects or ideas

Technical: scientific corrections and technical adjustments

Editorial: clarify or simplify the text without changing the meaning

Use the “Review” feature in Word to comment directly in the draft document.

Please highlight the phrase of concern when commenting.
If the comment is relevant to the entire draft, label your comment as

“General” and add it at the beginning of the document.

You can also provide comments in any other format (such as a PDF or email) by

indicating the paragraph number in the corresponding draft Word document.

Step 3

When ready, attach your draft with comments and email your comments to those

specified in the next panel, "Draft NAPPO Standards Available for Comment."

Draft NAPPO Standards Available for Comment

There are no items open for comment at this time. Sign up for email or text updates,

and we'll let you know when new documents are available. For previous NAPPO

consultations, email stephanie.m.dubon@usda.gov.

Other Commenting Opportunities

Your input helps us make better-informed decisions about actions that may interest

or impact you. See all commenting opportunities related to plant health and let us

know your thoughts.